West Virginia Institute for Spirituality (WVIS)
The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality (WVIS) is dedicated to providing space and opportunities for deepening mindfulness, prayer practice, interior peace, and for integrating moral and ethical values.
The WVIS Retreat and Training Center provides a place for men and women to nurture their spirits. Saint Marie Victoire Therese Couderc, the namesake of this beautiful facility, dedicated her life to retreat ministry. In the same way, the men and women associated with WVIS are committed to the ministry of spiritual direction through the work they do each day.
About This Retreat (19th):
Type: Retreat in Daily Life (sometimes referred to as the 19th Annotation)
Format: This retreat is offered primarily via Zoom as this is done by our spiritual directors who live in multiple states. Our directors do meet with individuals in person if the geography works out, but they have extensive experience meeting via Zoom. Additional information for this retreat may be found here.
Dates: Offered throughout the year.
Location: The meetings for the 19th Annotation retreat are held at either
the retreat house (1601 Virginia Street East, Charleston, West Virginia),
in person at one of the WVIS Satellite locations,
or via Zoom.
Apply: Call 304-345-0926 to check availability or click here to fill out a Contact Form.
Questions? Click the links above for more information or contact exec.director@wvis.org.
About This Retreat (30 Days):
Type: 30 Day Spiritual Exercises
Format: WVIS offers 30-day Ignatian Directed Retreats with the option of staying in the Hermitage (a private space) or the retreat house. Additional information on the 30-day retreat may be found here.
Dates: Offered throughout the year.
Location: Typically at the Retreat House, 1601 Virginia Street East, Charleston, West Virginia
Apply: Click here for more information and to download an application. You may also call 304-345-0926 to check availability or click here to fill out a Contact Form.
Questions? Click the links above for more information or contact exec.director@wvis.org.
About This Retreat (Directed Retreats):
Type: Ignatian Directed Reteats
Format: WVIS offers Ignatian Directed Retreats of various lengths (3, 5, and 8-day) throughout the year. These are typically done at the retreat house but can, in certain circumstances, be done via Zoom. Additional information on these retreats may be found here.
Dates: Offered throughout the year.
Location: Typically at the Retreat House, 1601 Virginia Street East, Charleston, West Virginia
Apply: Click here for more information and to download a brochure/application. You may also call 304-345-0926 to check availability or click here to fill out a Contact Form.
Questions? Click the links above for more information or contact exec.director@wvis.org.
When making a retreat at WVIS, they have a variety of room accommodations. The Hermitage is a private space, they have rooms in the house with private space and private bath, and the remainder of the house provides private spaces with shared bath. There is a chair lift that can take individuals to the second floor. The house is not ADA compatible; however, we are able to accommodate most physical needs. All meals are included and we offer both gluten-free and vegetarian options to our retreatants. For those interested, there is daily Mass at most times during the summer months.